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RYAN, H. LORAINE COOKE
RYAN, H. LORAINE COOKE, 86, of Woodbridge Nursing Home, died March 6, surrounded by her loving family. Loraine was born in Montpelier to Douglas and Hortense (Sturtevant) Cooke on April 8, 1926. She attended Montpelier schools. She married Edward Ryan on June 14, 1946. They lived in Montpelier and have five daughters. Loraine worked for Petco for many years and retired from Council on Aging. She was a member of Faith Community Church, the American Legion, the Moose, and the VFW. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved dancing, lawn saling, and visiting her friends at Dunkin Donuts. Loraine is survived by her five daughters, Linda Sanborn and husband Edmund of East Montpelier, Donna Boutin of Fairfax, Ellie Sanborn and husband Clarence of Graniteville, Robin Sawyer of East Montpelier, and Roxann LaPan and husband Harry. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Loraine is predeceased by two brothers, one sister, one son-in-law, Robert Boutin, and one granddaughter, Sara LaPan. Special thanks to the staff on Evergreen at Woodridge Nursing Home. Service will be held on Friday, March 15 at 10am at Faith Community Church. Celebration of life to follow at the American Legion in Barre.
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